Thursday, January 29, 2009

The Gift That Keeps On Giving

Caring and Sharing at Isabel Fletcher

The Isabel Fletcher school community demonstrated their caring spirit at two holiday stores held in December. In a unique Breakfast Room Fund Raiser, the community searched their homes for gift bags, tissue paper, household items, decorations and toys that were no longer needed. As the items poured in, excitement for the holiday store grew. A holiday store was set up in the library and students were able to purchase gifts for friends and family members for just a little bit of change. All gifts were beautifully wrapped with tissue paper and put in gift bags by our superb breakfast room volunteers. Students were so excited that a second store was set up the next week. It was a win win win event!! Students thought about other people and experienced the joy of giving, families were able to recycle items and our Breakfast Room received almost $700.00. Students are already looking forward to next year and another opportunity to support a worthy cause.
Submitted by Debbie Kent and Lee-Ann Matteau